Rubies (Super Fours)

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Rubies
Personnel
Captain Lydia Greenway (2013)
Jenny Gunn (2012)
Holly Colvin (2011)
Gill Richards (2006–2008)
Clare Connor (2002–2005)
Team information
Colours  Red
Established2002
History
SF50 wins2
SFT20 wins2

Rubies, previously known as Braves, were an English women's cricket team that competed in the Super Fours. The squad varied from season to season, but was made up of some of the top players in English cricket. They were captained by Clare Connor for their first four seasons, and were subsequently captained by various England players such as Lydia Greenway. They won four Super Fours titles in their history: two 50-over tournaments and two Twenty20 tournaments.

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History

2002–2005: Braves

The Super Fours was established in 2002 as a way of bridging the gap between women's county cricket and international cricket, bringing together the top players in England. [1] Braves was one of the teams established, and was captained by Clare Connor. They won the first 50 over tournament that took place, winning 4 out of 6 games. [2]

Braves failed to replicate this form over the next few seasons, however, finishing 3rd, 2nd and 4th in 2003, 2004, 2005, respectively. [3] [4] [5] The did reach the inaugural Twenty20 final in 2004, but lost to V Team by 8 wickets. [6]

2006–2013: Rubies

In 2006 the side was renamed Rubies and a season later, in 2007, they achieved their second title, winning all six of their games to win the 50 over tournament. [7] Rubies batter Lydia Greenway was the tournament leading run-scorer, and bowler Holly Colvin was the leading wicket-taker, including taking 5/7 against Sapphires. [8] [9] Whilst they did not win the 50 over title again, they did add two Twenty20 titles to their honours list, winning in 2008 and 2012. [10] [11]

Seasons

Super Fours

SeasonLeague standingsNotes
PWLTAPtsPos
2002 64200481stChampions
2003 62301243rd
2004 63300452nd
2005 61500154th
2006 63120662nd
2007 660001031stChampions
2008 61302404th
2011 22000No overall standings
2012 20200No overall standings
2013 21001No overall standings

Super Fours Twenty20

YearPlayedWinsLossesTiedNRStanding
2004 21100Lost to V Team in the final
2005 303004th in group
2006 202004th
2007 Tournament Abandoned
2008 22000Beat Diamonds in the final
2011 21100Lost to Sapphires in the final
2012 22000Beat Sapphires in the final
2013 21100Won 3rd place play-off

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